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A 40-meter rope is cut into three pieces in a ratio that of 2:3:5. How long is the short piece?

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Answer:

8 meters.

Explanation:

2:3:5

2+3+5= 10.

40 divided by 10 equals to 4. Multiply each by 4, and you get the answer.

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